Jarara - An Architectural Gem

Architect designed, utterly peaceful and private and set amongst 35 acres with a natural watercourse, this solar passive, double brick and steel, dual pavillion, Japanese inspired home and beautiful surrounding garden is only minutes from the much sought after village of Bundanoon.

A meandering gravel drive leads to a versatile three bay garage/workshop and guest pavilion, with hardstand parking for several vehicles. The lovely light-filled pavillion has floor to ceiling windows, slow combustion stove, reverse cycle a/c and well appointed bathroom, with access to storage and cellaring below.

A covered walkway flows through the alfresco area and leads to the main pavilion. Double French doors open to a wide hallway with separate, oppositely located powder room and guest shower. Cleverly devised cloak rooms lead to identical rooms left and right, currently a guest bedroom and sunroom with traditional Japanese "fusuma" doors that allow for a flexible and versatile floor plan. A brick drying room beneath the central atrium gives thermal mass and space for the slow combustion fireplace, water heater and ducted central heating. The system is controlled by insulated, adjustable ceiling panels, which, when open, floodlight the adjacent open plan kitchen, sitting and dining rooms. Another adjustable panel divides the sitting room from master wing, comprising study, private hallway with plentiful storage, spacious bedroom and ensuite bathroom. All rooms have ducted solar heating, floor to ceiling dual aspect windows (with double roller blinds) and tranquil garden outlooks.

The property is on town water, utilises bottled gas, and the surrounding gardens are fully irrigated.

A masterly fusion of form and function, an architectural gem of timeless appeal, beautifully fitted to the landscape, a haven of birdsong and wildlife.